Manchester United manager Michael Carrick has selected a 22-man travelling squad to face Chelsea in Saturday afternoon's crucial Premier League fixture at Stamford Bridge, with the match scheduled to kick off at 1:30 pm Nigerian time. The Red Devils are aiming for an immediate response following a disappointing 3-0 defeat to Bournemouth in their previous league outing last weekend.
Meanwhile, their hosts, Chelsea, enter this encounter looking to steady their performance after suffering a mid-week defeat against Liverpool in the Carabao Cup. Carrick's squad selection features a blend of experienced campaigners and young talents as United seek a vital away victory in the English top-flight campaign.
Who has been included in the Manchester United squad?
The announced 22-man list features several high-profile names, including club captain Bruno Fernandes, midfielder Mason Mount, and forward Joshua Zirkzee.
The complete 22-man squad details:
Goalkeepers: Lammens, Darlow, Heaton, Mee.
Defenders: Maguire, Martinez, De Ligt, Heaven, Yoro, Dalot, Mazraoui.
Midfielders: Fernandes, Baleba, Mainoo, Mount, Santos, Tielemans.
Attackers: Mbeumo, Amad, Cunha, Lacey, Zirkzee.
Both teams will be eager to secure maximum points as the domestic season progresses, making this encounter one of the standout fixtures of the weekend schedule for football enthusiasts globally.